VHX SERIES STEAMERS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

B.Insert one end of glass tube into top gauge fitting then align opposite end of tube with bottom gauge fitting.

C.Lower the glass tube into bottom gauge fitting then center the tube between top & bottom gauge fittings.

D.Hold glass tube in place and hand tighten the bottom packing nut then top.

E.Tighten each packing nut and additional 1/2 turn.

CAUTION: Do not over tighten packing nuts or damage to glass tube may occur.

6.Re-connect power to the machine.

7.Turn power switch on and allow boiler to fill.

A.Press reset switch to begin heating (green ready light on).

8.Check gauge glass for water and steam leaks.

A.If necessary, slowly tighten packing nuts until leak stops.

9.Install right side panel or front control panel (if removed).

4.Disconnect lead wires from heating element at the contactor terminals.

5.Remove mounting nuts from heating element and remove the element from boiler.

HEATING ELEMENTS

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE

ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE

MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /

TAGOUT PROCEDURES.

1.Turn power switch off and allow boiler to blowdown/drain.

2.Open the cabinet base door.

3.Remove heating element cover then main control box cover.

6. Clean the mating surface on mounting plate then install a replacement gasket and heating element.

7. Reverse procedure to install and check for proper operation.

NOTE: When installing heating element, route the lead wires between the contactors.

F25154 (February 2004)

 

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